Janis: The Way She Was [VHS]
starring: Janis Joplin, Sam Andrew, Dick Cavett
directed by: Howard Alk
directed by: Howard Alk
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Rating: - "Janis"
"Janis" is clearly the best video documentary of the Joplin career I have seen to date.I doubt that a better one will ever be produced.There are some large gaps in this version of her story, but that seems typical of most documentaries. As is usual, avid fans will have to hit the libraries to construct their versions of the complete story.In summation, "Janis" adequately covers the life and career of this troubled girl, who became the first female rock superstar.As such, it is well worth ... Read More
Rating: - Very Happy with Purchase
Purchased a used video and it was in excellent shape.The seller checked with us on shipping and the video arrived promptly - Very satisfied with this experience.Thank you.
Rating: - My Soul Sister No1
The first sight I ever had of Janis Joplin was in 1977 when I was 11 years old, and with my pocket money one day I bought a book, 'The Illustrated Rock Almanac'. The photos were tiny, but I marvelled at a woman who looked to be wailing like a wild animal - hair frizzy and flying, mouth open wide enough to swallow the rest of the 8 X 10 book! Then my first experience of hearing her voice was in 1980 - I heard 'Move Over' on the radio one Sunday lunchtime, and I could not continue eating my food! I ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic Video
This is a fantastic compilation video of Janis. Like Jimi Hendrix, Janis and her music was 25 years ahead of their time. It should also be noted that Grace Slick, along with members of the Jefferson Airplane, were good friends with Janis and all lived in the San Francisco Haight-Asbury area as they build their music careers. Grace and Janis were THE two women of the 60's that were pivotal in shaping rock music as we know it today.
Rating: - brilliant
This is a great documentary, chronicling the rise of the great star that was Janis Joplin.This film focuses more on the wisdom, amazing set of pipes and great stage charisma that the late, great performer has, than her battles with depression, and drug addiction (which finally led to her death, before even reaching the age of thirty, within two weeks of Jimi Hendrix's death).
This is a great montage of interview clips, concert footage and even a photo collage, chronicling the stages ... Read More
- "Janis""Janis" is clearly the best video documentary of the Joplin career I have seen to date.I doubt that a better one will ever be produced.There are some large gaps in this version of her story, but that seems typical of most documentaries. As is usual, avid fans will have to hit the libraries to construct their versions of the complete story.In summation, "Janis" adequately covers the life and career of this troubled girl, who became the first female rock superstar.As such, it is well worth ... Read More
- Very Happy with PurchasePurchased a used video and it was in excellent shape.The seller checked with us on shipping and the video arrived promptly - Very satisfied with this experience.Thank you.
- My Soul Sister No1The first sight I ever had of Janis Joplin was in 1977 when I was 11 years old, and with my pocket money one day I bought a book, 'The Illustrated Rock Almanac'. The photos were tiny, but I marvelled at a woman who looked to be wailing like a wild animal - hair frizzy and flying, mouth open wide enough to swallow the rest of the 8 X 10 book! Then my first experience of hearing her voice was in 1980 - I heard 'Move Over' on the radio one Sunday lunchtime, and I could not continue eating my food! I ... Read More
- Fantastic VideoThis is a fantastic compilation video of Janis. Like Jimi Hendrix, Janis and her music was 25 years ahead of their time. It should also be noted that Grace Slick, along with members of the Jefferson Airplane, were good friends with Janis and all lived in the San Francisco Haight-Asbury area as they build their music careers. Grace and Janis were THE two women of the 60's that were pivotal in shaping rock music as we know it today.
- brilliantThis is a great documentary, chronicling the rise of the great star that was Janis Joplin.This film focuses more on the wisdom, amazing set of pipes and great stage charisma that the late, great performer has, than her battles with depression, and drug addiction (which finally led to her death, before even reaching the age of thirty, within two weeks of Jimi Hendrix's death).
This is a great montage of interview clips, concert footage and even a photo collage, chronicling the stages ... Read More
